# Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Qualcomm and OpenAI have plans to develop a new AI smartphone.

*genai · news · 2026-04-27 · San Diego Union-Tribune*

## Key points

- Qualcomm, OpenAI, MediaTek, and Luxshare plan to develop an AI-powered smartphone together.
- Mass production of this AI smartphone is expected to begin in 2028, according to Ming-Chi Kuo.
- These new smartphones will use AI agents to anticipate user needs, reducing dependence on traditional apps.
- OpenAI is considering deep integration with smartphone hardware and operating systems to offer advanced AI agent functionality.

**Companies:** Qualcomm, OpenAI, MediaTek
**Countries:** United States, Taiwan, China

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